WorksheetsFundamentals. Emergency Care, Admission, Bedmaking, Position
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 28mins
Why should an unconscious person be turned on their side?
It prevents the tongue falling forward
Fluid or vomit will drain from the mouth
It takes pressure off the spinal column
it is usually more comfortable than lying on the back
What should you do to control bleeding?
Apply direct pressure, elevate and rest
Apply antiseptic to the wound
Give the casualty an aspirin
Apply a tourniquet
The treatment for a hot water burn is?
Apply gentle, cool running water
Apply ice to the burn
Place under a warm shower
Encourage to have a hot shower
A person is suffering an asthma attack, you would:
Walk person around
Encourage administration of medication and relaxation
Have patient breathe into a paper bag
Place patient into recovery position and monitor airway, breathing and circulation
A diabetic casualty is found tired and lethargic. You should:
Give casualty some sugar or a sweet drink
Slap casualty to see if they become alert
Get someone to phone for an ambulance
Don't give casualty anything to eat or drink
If someone is having an epileptic fit, it is important to:
Prise mouth open so person can breathe
Restrain person to prevent injury
Get someone to call an ambulance
Protect person from self injury
When a patient is ready to leave the healthcare facility, he/she will be ____________.
Admitted
Discharged
Unit
The ________ is the reason the patient is being admitted to the healthcare facility.
Function
Chief Complaint
Assessment
The procedures followed when a person enters the healthcare facility and becomes a patient are called the ______________.
Ambulatory
Function
Admission
___________ is the evaluation of a patient's needs, preferences, and abilities based on medical history and physical examination.
Assessment
Function
Chief complaint
The patient's weight is 150lbs. Document this weight in kilograms (Round to nearest whole number)
150kg
50kg
68kg
75kg
If something is ____________, it can be easily read.
Function
Legible
Assessment
When admitting a patient, assist the patient to dress only if the patient is a child.
True
False
When transferring a patient, who is responsible for collecting the patient's medications?
Nursing assistant
Nurse
Ward clerk
The patient
All of the following are things that should be charted after a patient is discharged, except:
Date/Time of discharge
Prescribed diet
The way the patient left the facility
List of medicines the patient will take
The patient's favorite nurse
Why is it important to avoid wrinkles in the bed linen?
Wrinkles can leave sheet marks on the skin
It can cause discomfort and lead to pressure ulcers
The hospital has an image to keep up
It increases the chance of infection with surgical pts
When should you use a closed bed?
after the pt is discharged
when the pt is in the bed
to welcome a new patient
after surgery
How should the pillow be placed on the bed?
fluffed for comfort
the open end is away from the door
beneath the spread and top sheet
a pillow will be provided after the pt arrives
